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The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26
COUNCIL MEETING.

The Board Passes the Health Ordinance
and Orders N Bill Paid.
The adjourned meeting of the City
Council at the Council Chamber yester-
day afternoon, Mt 6 o'clock, was attended
by all the members of the Board, and
quite number of the members of the
Board of Trade were also present.
The first thing that came up for con-
sideration was a communication signed
by DIR. John G.. Ames, secretary, notify
ing the Council that Board of Health
for Palatka and Putnam County had
been organized, a sufficient number of
gentlemen having been commissioned by
the Governor for the purpose. In the name
of the Board of Health he asked the CO.
operation of the City Council, and mott
fled that body that any suggestions it
might make would receive due atten-
ton.
This communication was discussed by
the Board, President Boyd speaking i'll
the most complimentary terms of such
an organization, and suggesting that the
Council appoint one of its members as
city health officer. The communication
was ordered filed.
The special business of the meeting, to
consider the health ordinance offered by
the Board of Trade at the meeting on the
previous evening, was then taken up.
The ordinance provides that the Council
shall elect a health officer for each year,
and such officer shall have entire
control of the sanitary affairs of
the city. He is empowered to
employ two inspectors, and he and the
inspectors shall have authority to enter
and examineeaIl houses or premises in
the city and order all nuisances removed
as well as to look after all other affairs
pertaining to the health of the city The
health officer will receive a salary of
$3.50 per year, and the inspectors $1.25
per day for each actual days service.
The ordinance was unanimously passed.
and now goes to the Mayor for his sig
nature.
On motion the Clerk was authorized to
draw a warrant for $50 in payment for
balance due City Attorney w. III. Wigg
on salary.
The Board adjourned until Tuesday
night.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26
Mum Der the Houses.

While so many improvements are be-
ing talked of for the city, and such an
effort being made to put it in good shape
to catch and profit by the boom that is
to come next winter. the question of
numbering the houses should not
be lost sight of. As matters now
stand. with the resident portion of the
city 50 thickly built up it is almost inn
possible for any one not intimately ac-
quainted with the city to find any given
house. LII all would unite in this move
ment, it would cost each householder
but trifiing sum, say % cents, to get
his place numbered. The benefits to be
derived from numbered house can read
lily be appreciated and needs no argu-
ment to gain il consideration.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26
A NEWTOWN FIRE.


The Houses of Milton Cooper and Aekie
Lee Burned
At 1890 O'Clock Last night the fire and
church bells rang out the fire alarm, and
brought large number Of our citizens
into the streets. A bright blaze was
seen over in Newtown and when the
people arrived there, it was found that
the new two-story dwelling of Milton
Cooper, a well known colored man, was
in flames, which, however, had gained
such headway that no effort was made
to save the building. The house had
lust been built, and was hardly finished,
and its loss will fall very heavy on Mil
ton, as we understand that he had no in
surance ON the property. The house
was located ON Main street, facing
the Florida Southern Railway,
and between Hapgood and Jones
streets, and i'm thickly settled neighbor-
hood. The-heat of the burning building
was intense, and the clouds of flying
sparks and burning shingles, literally
covered the roofs of the cabins on the
railroad. The ''oil house." located very
near, Was diso III Sich u"hSo "
catching from the flying sparks. but the
coIored men ON the roofs with nnops and
brooms, with the assistance of an ir-
regular bucket brigade, kept the flames
down as the roofs would catch
The wind was from the west, and the
flames leaped over from COoper's house
To that of Ackie Lee, and it was soon
burned Luckily all the furniture and
vaIuables in this house had been re-
moved and the loss will not amount to a
great deal
The fire is said to have originated from
lamp exploding in the kitchen of Mil
ton Cooper, where it was left burning on
the floor. The hose companies succeed
ing in getting water to the premises
about the time the Cooper house fell in,
and succeeded in saving the new house
of Brown Singleton, which was situated
only a few feet away. The water pres
sure was very weak, and the stream
could not be thrown any distance, as the
water had to be carried from, Lemon
street across two blocks.
Considerable excitement was created
by the report that child was locked IN
| one of cabins about to catch fire, and a
rush was made to break it open, but the
report proved to be unfounded, as the
house was filled with frantic women at
| the time.
| The fire iaidies, though short on
water, did some gallant work, and saved
considerable property.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26
4 Lost Opportunity.


MIR. George Washington Cole. of
Chicago, didn't come home one evening
at the proper time, nor the next day.
and Mrs. Cole, becoming alarmed, began
a search for him. She was not success
full, and after several days, as a last re-
sort, visited the morgue. The keeper
listened to her description, and then
said he thought he had subject that
answered to it. The wife desired to
look ut the body, and she was shown
into the dead-house.
After viewing the subject pointed out
Ia her very intently for several minutes.
Mrs Cole burst into tears and declared
that the body was that of her late htIs-
band. But in order to assure herself
that she had made no mistake, she re-
quested the keeper of the morgue to
lurn the body over, and see If there was
a large scar on the back of the neck. As
he proceeded To do so. a set of false teeth
fell out of the mouth of the corpse upon
the marble slab.
Stop exclaimed Mrs. Cole, wiping
away her tears; George never wore
false teeth"
You blamed fool = growled the keep
er of the morgue. addressing the corpse.
as he roughly threw it back i'm place and
picked up the false teeth: IF you had
only kept your mouth shut you might
have had a decent burial.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26
Modern Faulty.
Boston Herald

The protectionists are exulting over
the report that Russia has resolved to in
crease the tariff on imports on iron and
steel. Any account of Chinese wall
going up is welcomed by them. whether
it is being built by car, kaiser or sultan.
They get the most comfort in the least
liberal quarters, but it is all greedily
gathered in. Several of these people are
So fatuous as tOrejoice at the prospect of
walls that must shut out the productions
of our own country, if they are ever
qreef.Al
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26
POst-Omce Directory.
OFFICE HOURS.

General Deliyery-Open mt SD a. m; closes
Money Order-Open ut SD a. m; closes at 4
D. m 4.
sD a m and after arrival of Northern mail
MAILS ARRIVE AND CLOSE
Northern mail arrives at lO.l5 u M and I'll
D. m: closes at 1870 n m and AID p m
Jacksonville mail arrives at 81 r. M closes
at 40 p. m
Southern mail arrives at All a IN. and liz
a. m; closes at 9.4D IA. IN. and Id y. m.
ST. Augustine mail arrives at BID a. IN. ana
500 d. M; closes at 1910 u. m. and 40 y. IN.
valatka and Drayton Island mail arrives at
10 10 a. m: closes at Lilo p. m.
Palat<a and Tocoi mail arrives Mt 1910 a. m
closes mt Lilo p. IN.
Palatka and Daytona-Arrives at Ii-Ooa m,
leaves at LIS p. m
Florida Southern Railway arrives at 40 p
M, closes at $40 a.
Palatk a and Observation-Disclosures every Sat
urday at IL NJ, and closes at ED pm
Northern mails ON Sunday close at BID a. m
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26
AN ODD WEDDING INCIDENT.
The Peculiar Mistake of . Minister Who
Had Two Couples to Unite.

Had Two Couples to Unite
Exchange
An odd incident happened recently at
the West Arch Street Presbyterian
Church. Philadelphia There was to be
a wedding there at 7:30 O'Clock of a
young lady with an extensive social con-
nectiOn in that and other churches.
There were great preparations, and it so
filled the minister mind that he entirely
overlooked the fact that he had an APP
pointment to marry another pair at ex-
actly the same hour. When .:I5 ar
rived the large church was as full of peo-
pie as it could be, and the pavement on
each side of the projecting awning was
crowded with the non-invited for that
boon which the highest to the lowest en-
joys-a peep at the the bride. There
were at least fifty or sixty carriages in
front of the church. Among the guests
in the church were bankers, Judges. law
yers. numerous clergymen and a fine
representation generally of the citv's
best social and material prosperity. The
organ was pealing and the minister was
in place. Just at this juncture BRIDE
and bridegroom elect No. 2.who hal
been at minister's house and had been
told to go to the church. drove up in
carriage to the side door and entered.
Around the side door everything was as
quiet as if nothing was going on.
Through the door leading from the
chapel they saw the illuminated and
crowded church. and Just then the
other bride in white, with jewels. and
attended by bevy of radiant bridemaids
all in golden colOred gowns and preceded
by retinue of elegant looking youths,
came up the aisle. 1t was a curious sur
prise for the puzzled pair in the chapel
in about ten minutes the church was
empty. While the last of the guests
were going and the sexton was putting
out the lights the minister married the
second pair briefly in the chapel.
The bride was in plain travelling dress
and the groom IN ordinary attire. When
they came out To enter the solitary car
riage that stood on the side street she
was leaning proudly on his arm, and
they looked at least as happy as the
other pair.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26

Ladies' will find relief from headache.
costiveness. swimming in the head, collie.
sour stomach, restlessness, Indigestion.
constant or periodical sick headaches,
weakness in the back or kidneys, pain in
the shoulders and different parts of the
body, feeling of lassitude al d despond-
ency, by taking Summons Liver Recu-
iator. 1t is not unpleasant. is purely
vegetable, and is not injurious to the
most delicate constitution.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26
Dense Ignorance.

Northern Lady who has not been long
in the South-How is your sister MatiI-
da coming ON in her new place?
Colored Lady-Matildy is comm on
first-rate, but de baby am mighty col
icky.
Baby. Why, didn't know she was
married.
mo wonder yer didn't know hit. Ma
Tidy herself didn't know it,"
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26
A Puff for Abel.

Teacher-''Who was the meekest
man.
Pupil-"Moses.
Teacher-''No, my dear children; in
my opinion Abel was meeker than
Moses Consider how great was the Chris
tan meekness of Abel. who. although he
was murdered outright by his brother.
did not take vengeance on his slayer.
How magnanimous,'
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26
An Abbreviated Poem

HeW York World
The party residing in Me-.
Whose name is james Gillespie Bic.
Is a man of big bre
But il working in We
The chair in the White HOUSE 10 re,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26
weather Indications.

Eastern and Western Ilorida, gener-
ally fair ,reather, nearly stationary
temperature, light Uariabie rinds.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26
Trouble with His Colon. Perbaus

Macon Telegraph.
Major Ben: Perley Poore is threatened
with a period.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26
MARAEr REPORTS.
FINANCIAL

NEW YORK May g-Exenange dun but
steady as 4s1f54Ss1&- Money easy AT +D5. clos
ing offered ut T. Sub-Treasury, gold Slsois.,
Sub-Treasury. currency. Sl5.4s.- Governments
duh but steady to firm per cents z'12- state
Tt.anfI- neglected.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26

For Channels Skins and Sponges go to
the Central Drug Store my21-6t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

For RENT-Marrion's Restaurant and
Hotel" Apply to r. r. REID. my22-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26
Notice to City Tax Payers.

Eight-ball sets Croquet at Cochran's
Book Store, $1.50. my2O-6t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26

Putnam Chapter. No. 9, II. \. Masons.
Regular conversations second and fourth
Mondays of each month.
w. j. VINEGAR, NJ. f.. III. l..
G. j. JOSEPH. Sec. mhli-tf
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26

Base Balls, Masks, Gloves. Bats. and
all kinds of base ball goods at CochEan's
Book Store. my20-6t
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26

Palatka Lodge. No. 81. +. * \. VI.
Regular communications first AMI third
Friday of each month.
\. V. MOUNT, w. VI.
T.. &. Posi-, Secretary.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-26

Now Is the time To disinfect YOUR prem
ises. \ full line at the Central Drug
Store. my21-6t
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06

The reduction of the surplus may
be effected by other means than tariff
reform but the latter is unquestiona-
bly, the best method because tariff re-
form is as imperatively necessary as
the reduction of the surplus. 1t is
not alone by the piling up of money
the government does not need that
the taxpayers are robbed. 1t is by
the imposts which an unjust and ex-
orbitant tariff permits the protected
monopolists to levy upon them. For
every dollar that the tariff takes from
to put in the Treasury in excess of
the governments need il takes ten to
put in the pockets of monopoly.
Enormous as the Treasury surplus is,
the surplus which protected monopoly
is piling up at the cost of the consum-
or is ten times as great. To reduce
the surplus by reforming the tariff
will be to remedy both evils at once.
1t will be killing two birds-of the
foulest kind-with one stone.-Free
Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06
The Evils of Protection.

Waste does not make wealth. We
have been in these past twenty years
squandering our Inheritance. We
have been building up class distinc-
tons we have accumulated vast for.
tunes in the hands Of few persons
we have caused the utmost discomfort
among the laboriDg element; we have
brought the Immigrant to our shores
by false promises, and we have admit
ted him without regard to character
We have taught the people to look to
the government for support instead Of
making the government rely on the
people. Pauperism and crime have
increased corruption in high places
has become alarming, and at the polls
debauchery Of all kinds has been
practiced. These are fruits of a false
system of political economy; they ex.
list because false standard Of ethics
prevails. You can not gather figs OF
thistles. We can not look to a sys.
tenn of class legislation for the perpet-
uation of popular government or for
the spread of democratic virtues. The
evil of protection is not merely eco
nomic, it is moral, and nc argument
can change its character.-Louisville
Courier-Journal
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06
No Dumping Ground for Paupers

The United States Government
should make determined and effec-
tive resistance to the practice of Great
Britain, as well as of other European
nations, of sending to our shore most
undesirable elements of population
SO as to rid themselves of probable
burdens. But the governments OF
Europe should be distinctly notified
that this country cannot be made the
dumping ground of State-aided en-
migration. Those governments must
get rid of their undesirable population
in some other way.--Philadelphia
Record,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06

idea that there is star of Bethlehem
which appears every 3l5 years or so.
There is no historical evidence what
ever that the star of Bethlehem is the
star which is said to have appeared
upon the birth of Christ. The Bible
speaks of it as the "Star of the East.
This could not have been the star Of
Bethlehem. as that did not appear in
the east, but in the north. "-Bostor
Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06
The Star of Bethlehem.

mo, / haven't seen the star of
Bethlehem" said Prof. Pickering, of
the Harvard college observatory, last
evening. II looked for it Wednesday
evening when heard that some pro-
lessor in Kentucky, unknown to me,
had discovered its presence in the
heavens, but / could not see it. |
looked for it with the naked eye. 1t
isn't there, and the chances of its APP
pearance are very uncertain indeed.
Many astronomers do not believe it
will come at all. | have received
no official information from any quar-
ter that the temperance of the star
had been noted by responsible astron-
omers. Should it make its reappear.
ance it would make an important as.
Economical phenomenon, and would
be observed with great scientific inter.
est all over the world.
Astronomers have but little anthem
tic information about the so-called
star of Bethlehem. The only relia-
BILE data are those secured by Tychc
Brahe, the celebrated Danish astron-
omer, in 1872, who discovered a very
bright star in Cassiopeia, which was
so brilliant that it could be seen with
the naked eye in the daytime. About
1860 there was a similar star, and
there was probably one about 900
but there is no certainty that they
we're the same, From this arose the
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06
CURTAIN Department.

In this Department can be
seen 80 different lines of
Lace and Silk Curtains to
select from and about as
many patterns in heavy Por-
there's.
We also show Curtains
from $1.50 a pair to $1.25.
We can suit any sizedpurse.
We also carry a very ex-
tensive stock Of those thin
silks now SO very popular for
long Curtains, also Sash and
Vestibule Curtains, in Jap
anese, Chinese and India
silks.
We would ask all persons
in need of any Furniture or
Curtains to give us call or
correspond with us.
KEENAN, & JAIN,
M3, 2l5 & 27 Woodward Ave,
DETROIT, MICH.
S24.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06
Drunkenness, or Liquor Habit, Posi-.
lively Cured by Administering DIR.
Haines, Golden Spcciiic.

IL can be given In q cup OF coffee or
tea without the knowledge OF person
taking IL; Is absolutely harmless and will
effect permanent and SPEEDY cure. wheth-
er the patient Is moderate drinker or an
alcoholic wreck. Thousands OF drunk
ards have been made temperate men who
have taken theGolden Specific In their cof-
fee without their knowledge. and to-day
believe they quit drinking OF their own
free win. 1T NEVER FAILS. The sys-
tenn once impregDated with the Specific II
becomes an utter impossibillty for the liz.
uor appetite to exist. For full particulars
address GOLDEN SrEoIFIc Co., 1875 Race
St., Cincinnati, Ohio. 706yI
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06
Meteorological Report

During the week ending Monday
July 4th, 1887, the meteorological
report of the weather at Alpena city,
was as follows:
Highest temperature, SO degrees, on the LIST.
Lowest temperature, So degrees. on the 18th.
Average temperature, 90 degrees.
Highest barometric pressure, 5000 inches.
Lowest barometric pressure, 29.79 inches.
Total rain fall, S.e2 inches.
Prevailing wind, from the southeast.
Total movement of wind, 1912 miles.
Greatest daily rainfall. 1883 inches, on the list
Highest velocity of the wind, "a miles, from the
southeast. on the 2stb.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06
Principal Changes in the New City
Charter.

Each ward is to have two supervis-
ors, instead of one as at present. The
Mayor and City Treasurer are to hold
Office for two years-commencing APP
ril, 1888. The salaries Of officers are
not to exceed the following amounts
per year; Mayor, $500; comptroll-
err, 81 900; recorder, 5000; treasurer
$500 and fees marshal, $1,000 /;
chief engineer, $500; street commits
sioner, 5000; police justice, s25 and
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06
MONTHLY REPORT.

The meteorological report of the wealth.
er at Al2ena city Is follows for the month
OF June, 1887:
Highest temperature, So degrees, on the 10th.
Lowest temperature, ~ degrees, on the 18th.
Average temperature, 81 degrees.
Highest bsrometric pressure, 9o.43 inches.
Lowest barometric pressure, 2o.5s inches.
Total rain fall go inches.
Prevailing wind, from the southeast
Total movement Of the wind 400 miles.
Greatest daily rain fall OIL inches. on IL.
Highest velocity of the wind, &c miles, from the
east, on the 18th.
Clear days, 10.
Fair days, 10.
Cloudy days. 5.
JAMES ,. FITZGERALD,
sere't Signal Corps, ". 3. A.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06
Detroit Markets

The following market quotations
are copied from the Detroit Free
Press.
Apples, $3.50 to $425 per barrel.
Butter, IA to II per pound.
Flour per barrel, $4.25 to 1926
Hsy, baled, 1880 to $14 per ton.
Mess beef, $3.50 to $o.25 per Dbl.
Oats per bushel, 30 to 80.
Onious, $275 to $500 per barrel.
Pork, $15.25 to $l675 per Dbl.
Potatoes, per bushel, IS to 80.
Wheat, SOFT to s0.sI per bushel.
The quotations, given by the Free
Press, are mostly of wholesale ma
ture. The prices at retail stores must
be somewhat higher.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06
Wednesday, July 6. 1887.

The statement of the Cincinnati
Commercial Gazette at this time that
Senator Sherman is not opposed to
the revision of the tariff" shows that
even in Ohio they are conscious of the
importance of tariff reform votes
Springfield Republican.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06
CHAMBER FURNITURE,

We are showing 100 diff
ferent styles in Black Wal
nut, Antique Oak, Ash,
White Maple, Mahogany.
We are offering Antique
Ash suits as low as $1,000.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06
Weather.

The lowest temperature at various
sections of the country was as follows
during the week ending July End
1SS7-Saturday excepted-the six
observations being taken at ten
o'clock P. NJ. by the u. s. weather
observers:
10 O'CLOCK p. NJ. OBSERVATION.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06
Dining Room Furniture.

Our stock in this Depart
ment is very large and we'll
assorted in all the latest fin
ishes, and is offered at the
lowest possible prices.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06

III would say to my friends, ana all who
chance to read this. that have used Ad-
amsons Botanic Cough Balsam In my
family for long time, and consider 1t a
very valuable medicine. 1t cures when all
other remedies fail and would cheerful
ly recomend IL to those afflicted with
coughs, colds, asthma, etc" +, 5. Getchell
Boston, Mass. Trial bottle 10 cents.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
hard, soft, or caloused Jumps and blem.
ishes from horses, blood SPAWN, curbs,
spllnts, sweeney. ringbone, stiles, SWELL
ings, etc. Save $50 by use of one bottle.
Warranted. Bold by II. Beebe, druggist,
Alpena. 703y1
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06
National Rase Ball League.

The following table will show the
number of games won and lost by
each club of the National base ball
league, up to and including the games
of June 25th:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-07-06
COME TO THE
VARIETY STORE.


For Crockery and Lamp
Goods, for Cheap Goods,
Hand Sleighs, Snow Show
eles, for Tinware & House
furnishing Goods, for Plat
ed Goods in Knives, Forks
and Spoons, Table & Pocket
Cutlery, Books, Albums,
Stationery, Notions, etc.,
come to the Variety Store,
Dock Street.
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